I have almost never seen a review by someone who rode the Coast Starlight in Coach so I am here! I could not recommend this trip enough. As a university student, this ride was relatively cheap and I feel I got way more out of the experience than I paid for. FULL REVIEW:
Seating: You will be sleeping in your assigned seat which could be a window or an aisle seat. The seat is large and comfortable and has some room for a small carry on under the seat in front of you. There is also a tray table like on a plane. You may be sitting next to s stranger so don't be afraid to make a friend out of them before you sleep as neighbors ha. My seat buddy was practically my new bestie after a few hours.
Observation: Since I was in the aisle seat I really wanted a good view, so I spent almost all of my time in the observation car, it was rarely full and a great place to hang out. I met so many amazing people! Bring a sweater cause it is a little chilly in this car.
Sleep: The chairs in coach recline quite a bit and do have a foot and leg rest. I am 5,9" and was quite comfortable. I was never cold but I did bring a simple blanket for comfort. I would recommend some sort of noise cancelling if you are a light sleeper but I just used my regular headphones and was fine. An eyemask could be helpful too as they dim the lights nicely but there is still some light. The windows have curtains so you don't have to deal with the sun in the morning.
Food: I brought a bunch of snacks and only bought one dinner and one lunch. Dinner I splurged and had the special pasta they were offering which was incredible. A friend I had made shared their complimentary dessert with me, another benefit of friends. I wanted to save money so day two I got the mac and cheese off the kids menu and they let me which was nice and it was actually very good and filling. Shaun/Shawn the waiter was very kind and lovely to be served by. Meals in the dining car are by reservation so if you want to eat in the dining car off the menu keep an eye out for staff walking through the train calling for reservations. DO NOT go to the dining car until they call your time as this was the one strict rule I found could get staff and customers a little confused and frustrated about.
Amenities: Each aisle of seats has outlets as does the observation car. Wifi is only available to business class and sleeper cars (make a friend in business or a sleeper car if you are desperate for the password, it will only work in those cars or the observation car, farther back was spotty), being off my phone was actually more enjoyable though. Washrooms are downstairs in your car and I never had to wait for one, they are roomy and have a toilet, trash bins, sink, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, an outlet, and a full length mirror. Also downstairs is an easily accessible storage area for your bigger carry on luggage as well as reserved lower seating for accessibility concerns.
My feelings overall: this trip was amazing, I could not recommend it enough and want to do it again. I was very comfortable and very happy.
TIPS:
-bring whatever you feel you need for comfort in a somewhat stimulating sleep area
-don't be afraid to splurge on one meal, lots of dietary options and it is delicious
-spend lots of time in the observation car, you will get the best views and meet lots of people
-make friends! everyone seems happier on a train and you will meet so many different people from all over. Go for it!!
MUSIC: TFLM-Lost In Your Eyes (feat. Anja)
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